Gorgeous!!
I was pleasantly surprised to see a Judith Glue shop whilst in Kirkwall recently. Being from Edinburgh, I instantly recognised the shop front, as there used to be a couple of Judith Glue shops in Edinburgh a few years back (I must admit, I had no idea that Judith was Orcadian!)
I spent an enjoyable Sunday morning browsing the shelves and collecting a few treasures to remind me of my lovely time in Orkney...I particularly love my 'London, New York, Paris, Kirkwall' mugs!!
It's a really lovely, well-laid out shop, in one of the most beautiful buildings in one of the most beautiful streets - a real prime location directly across the road from St Magnus Cathedral. There is a really lovely array of very eclectic, quality clothing and knitwear, jewellery and gifts. None of your cheap, touristy tat here!! I also discovered the stunning watercolours of Orkney scenes, painted by Jane Glue (Judith's sister) and bought a couple of her prints (subseqently buying a further 3 to compliment them from Jane's website on my return home!)
Unfortunately, due to time restraints, I didn't have time to check out the real-food cafe at the back of the shop, but intend to during my next visit to Orkney. It would appear that there may actually be something that a vegan like me can order...a rare thing in a cafe that is not exclusively catering for vegans.
Can't wait to get back to Orkney, and will definitely be paying a return visit to Judith Glue when I do!!
September 3, 2013
Unprompted review